VOV.VN - Once in effect, the Vietnam–EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to open up promising export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, while also setting higher standards for competitiveness, quality, and sustainable development.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Management and Investment of State Capital in Enterprises and the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations at its ongoing ninth session on June 14.

Domestic and foreign experts at a workshop in Hanoi on January 19 touched upon technical standards and requirements, and management of urban railway projects in the capital city and Ho Chi Minh City.

After receiving numerous opinions on the amendment of fire safety regulations, the Ministry of Construction recently requested a review and revision of the national technical standards for fire safety in buildings and construction projects.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports to Canada raked in US$2.04 billion during the opening fourth months of the year, representing an annual rise of 31.77%.

VOV.VN - Turkey currently represents the nation’s second largest export market in West Asia, just behind the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the surplus in bilateral trade balance between both sides in recent years frequently belonging to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Prioritizing medium-term schemes for a number of potential export sectors and outlining activities suitable for each industry and market must be viewed as the key task for this year’s trade promotion activities.